Young Person Water Specialist, Work Experience Placement - Derby, 20th-23rd July 2026

In this placement, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we support our customers and keep our operations running smoothly. You could spend time with our Water Specialist team and/or our Scheduling & Delivery team in the office, seeing how both areas work together to deliver a great service. You'll learn how we handle customer enquiries, manage jobs, and coordinate work happening out in the field-making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Young people aged 14-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on experience of the world of work and exploring future career opportunities. This placement is ideal for those who are curious, willing to learn, and keen to build confidence in a professional environment. Whether you already have a career in mind or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to try something new, develop key skills, and get a real insight into how teams work day to day. No previous experience is needed-just a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved!,

• Communication - Talking and listening clearly
• Work collaboratively - Within a team
• Creative Problem Solving - Thinking through challenges
• Self-management - being able to plan and adapt
• Confidence - Sharing your ideas and asking questions, Practical skills you can use in school, future jobs, and everyday life
• Confidence in communicating your ideas and working as part of a team
• A clearer understanding of different career paths in Severn Trent and where you could fit
• Great examples and stories to stand out in interviews or on your CV
• The chance to build connections with people already working in the industry